28 Jan 2026

Upper Iowa University Launches New Ninety-Credit Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new ninety-credit Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, following final approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UIU is among the first group of institutions in the nation to offer a reduced-credit Bachelor's degree designed to give students a more focused, affordable, and efficient path to graduation.

28 Jan 2026

Tupananchiskamama, Peru: Monmouth College Students Spent Unforgettable J-Term There

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 28, 2026) — During the Christmas break academic session known as J-term, a group of Monmouth College students embarked on an unforgettable academic journey to Peru, combining physical challenge, cultural immersion, and historical exploration along one of the world's most iconic routes — the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

28 Jan 2026

Alexander Matt Turner the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation 2026 Visiting Science Scholar

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Alexander Matt Turner will be presenting to Bettendorf High School students on March 6 and will also be at the Bett STEAM Expo on March 7.

28 Jan 2026

A Strong Start to Spring at Upper Iowa University

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 28, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is launching the Spring Semester and Session 3 with strong momentum and continued growth, fueled by innovative academic programs, expanding student opportunities, and an increasing national spotlight.

28 Jan 2026

McKendree University Announces New Agribusiness Degree Beginning Fall 2026

By Tina Napper

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (January 28, 2026) — McKendree University announced today the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree's School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricultural sector by combining a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise.

26 Jan 2026

Meet Kari Fischer, Monmouth College's New Director of TRIO

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 26, 2026) — A college education can be difficult enough as students wrestle with academic rigor, time management, and new surroundings. But add in such challenges as a disability, being a first-generation college student or coming from a low-income family, and that level of difficulty can be raised.

23 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List and Distinguished Scholars at Rockford University

By Kayla Eddy

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2026) — Congrats to Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, who made Rockford University's Dean's list for Fall 2025

The following full-time (twelve or more credits) students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester, earning at least a 3.75 with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester.

Jay Corrales of Rock Island (61201)

Kylie Gehl of Davenport (52804)

23 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to South Dakota State University's Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Jill Fier

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (January 23, 2026) -- More than 4,100 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List.

23 Jan 2026

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Merit Pages

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (January 23, 2026) — More than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Christopher Bliss of Park View (52748)

Ivory McMeans of Milan (61264)

Christopher Murie of Davenport (52806)

23 Jan 2026

64th Annual Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) STEM Celebration — February 26 at The Bend Event Center, East Moline

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2026) — Join us for an evening honoring STEM excellence in the Quad City region! The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) will hold its event February 26, 5-8PM, at The Bend Event Center, 1910 Bend Blvd, East Moline.

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